Knowledge Levels
The three levels of knowledge development can be understood in various frameworks, such as: 1) the classical philosophical view of knowledge through senses, intellect, and intuition; 2) a cognitive approach distinguishing between recall, skills/concepts, and strategic thinking; or 3) a model for transdisciplinary projects including systems knowledge, target knowledge, and transformation knowledge. Another perspective includes the levels of learning as cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (attitudes). Philosophical approach Knowledge through senses: This is the most basic level, derived from sensory experience and observation. Knowledge through intellect: This level involves reasoning and using logic to understand and process sensory information. Knowledge through intuition: This is a higher level of direct, intuitive understanding that is not based on sensory input or step-by-step reasoning. Cognitive learning hierarchy Recall: The ability to remember and reproduce facts and information. Skills and concepts: The ability to apply rules, procedures, and concepts in a new context. Strategic thinking: The highest level, involving evaluation, synthesis, and solving complex problems, often by creating new strategies. Knowledge for transdisciplinary projects Systems knowledge: An analytical and descriptive understanding of the current state of a system. Target knowledge: Knowledge about the desired future state of the system. Transformation knowledge: Knowledge about the steps and strategies needed to move from the current state to the desired state. Learning domains Cognitive domain: Focuses on knowledge, including recall, comprehension, and application. Psychomotor domain: Involves the development of physical skills and coordination. Affective domain: Pertains to the development of attitudes, values, and emotions.